JYU.Well news

The University of Jyväskylä and the US-based high-tech company have developed ECG signal detection for an automated defibrillator.

M.Sc. (Econ.) Konsta Lavaste studied topics related to the special features of healthcare markets in his article-based dissertation in Economics. According to research, patient freedom of choice can improve public healthcare provision.

In the FORTHEM collaboration, a lot of different networking events and learning opportunities are organised both physically and virtually. See the upcoming possibilities for the next couple of months.

In his doctoral dissertation on management and leadership, M.Sc. Timo Vilpponen investigated the significance of implementing a lean-inspired production system for an organisation’s internal social responsibility.

Discussions about ageing are often one-sided and tinged with negativity. The latest research offers a fresh perspective: ageing is changing, so our perceptions should change too. 

A team of researchers at the University of Jyväskylä has developed and tested a new virtual reality (VR) training task designed to help stroke survivors living with visuospatial neglect.

This year, the University launched a new research profiling area that seeks more comprehensive approaches to foster older people’s functional capacity and recovery from illnesses.

Recent Finnish studies show that frequent moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, good physical fitness, and a healthy diet support arterial health during childhood and adolescence.

Continuous learning at work is a hot topic, especially in today's demanding and fast-paced working life, but Professor Kaija Collin says that its links to well-being at work should be explored in more detail.

A new international study led by the University of Jyväskylä analysed the emotional content of 176 national anthems.

Arja Sääkslahti, newly appointed professor at the University of Jyväskylä, explores the importance of physical activity in children’s development from multiple perspectives. Her research focuses on early childhood.

Timo Jaakkola, a new professor at the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, is planning an extensive physical education intervention for schools.